News – Page 14
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NewsHallett urges 'zero tolerance' on sexual harassment
Senior judge says organsations should provide a mentor who employees can turn to.
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NewsCity partner publicly berates top legal directory over lack of women
Chambers & Partners tells Mayer Brown lawyer it is working towards greater inclusion.
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NewsBarristers demand self-reporting waiver for harassment cases
Practitioners feel they cannot discuss issues because they fear an official report will be made, the Association of Women Barristers says.
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NewsA&O reports widening gender pay gap
The gender pay gap for UK partners and employees at the magic circle firm increased slightly over the past year.
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NewsFormer Hodge Jones & Allen chief describes 'brave' decision to quit
Vidisha Joshi tells Law Society event that she achieved her mandate ahead of schedule.
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NewsLawyer in the news: Elaine Motion on Scotland’s prorogation ruling
Chairman of Balfour+Manson, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
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NewsSenior judge among resignation honour nominees
Lady Justice Hallett heads towards the House of Lords.
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NewsBarrister has 'strongly worded feedback' on flexible operating hours
Housing specialist had a case listed for 8am at Brentford County Court today.
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NewsNew adventures beckon for senior women leaders
Christina Blacklaws and Vidisha Joshi announce big news on Twitter.
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NewsUS legal profession lags on race and gender equality
Figures collated by American Bar Association show slow progress compared with England and Wales.
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NewsEquality law enforcement not fit for purpose, say MPs
Individual approach to challenging discrimination needs a ‘fundamental’ re-think, claims Women and Equalities Committee.
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NewsGCs to track diversity progress among external firms
US network wants to know what tactics are working as European colleagues issue statement of encouragement.
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NewsNews focus: A profession without equal?
At an international symposium hosted by the Law Society, City leaders, senior politicians, activists and clients debated how to close the gender gap in the top echelons of the legal profession
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NewsBaker McKenzie sets ‘40:40:20’ gender target
International firm aims for 40% female and 20% ‘flexible’ representation by 2025.
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NewsSolicitor proceeds with discrimination claim against firm and members
Appeal tribunal dismisses appeal from various respondents to claim from former Ince & Co lawyer.
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NewsChakrabarti backs time-limited quotas to speed up gender equality
Shadow attorney general says affirmative action has helped more women get into parliament.
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NewsLord chancellor backs professional bodies' gender equality pledge
Law Society, Bar Council and Chartered Institute of Legal Executives unite to help women in law.
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NewsSociety's global call to arms over gender equality
Latest report on women in law identifies common barriers ahead of international summit.
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NewsMPs urge legal regulators to clarify NDA rules
Hard-hitting report from women and equalities committee says Law Society guidance should be revisited.